Arbor Park Court Challenge

A decision
on whether to dismiss the legal challenge in the Grand Forks / Arbor Park lawsuit
is expected this morning. Supporters of
the downtown pocket park are challenging the city over the recent election
which paves the way for developing the site into a five story condo
complex. District Judge Steven Marquart
of Fargo is hearing the case in Grand Forks.

Attorney Ron
Fisher - who represents the city - says those bringing the court challenge
missed specific filing deadlines.
Attorney Henry Howe countered that technical issues have little impact on
the actual facts in the case. Judge
Marquart is expected to issue a ruling around mid-morning on whether to allow
today’s scheduled hearing to continue.

Meanwhile…
city staff continued to move art out of the park on Tuesday in preparation for
project construction.

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